Swimming Pool (Original title)
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 22 August 2003 (Release)Countries: France, United KingdomDirector: François Ozon
Synopsis: Best-selling English author Sarah Morton travels to her publisher's home in Provence, intending to work and relax. But the sudden arrival of her publisher's French daughter, Julie, disturbs the writer's tranquility.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 2003Country: FranceRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 103 mins Length: 9241 FeetDialogue (original): French
Date: May 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 102 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Swimming PoolAuthor: MURAT, PIERRE Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International nSpec. The Films vol.1 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars 2003: the films volume 1Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part one of a two-part supplement which looks at the 40 or so films competing for an Oscar for films released in 2003. Includes an assessment of Francois Ozon's SWIMMING POOL [p.20].
In: Sight and Sound v14 n7 July 2004 Page: 78
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n529 February 2004 Page: 82
Title: Les DVD - Swimming PoolAuthor: ALION, Yves Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: French
In: American Cinematographer v85 n5 May 2004 Pages: 22-23
Title: DVD PlaybackAuthor: SWEENEY, Kenneth Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 153
Title: PlayAuthor: HAYDEN, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n4 December 2003 Page: 132
Title: Idol chatterAuthor: BARDIN, Brantley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An interview with Charlotte Rampling who discusses her early career and her recent successes with SWIMMING POOL and new project, The STATEMENT.
In: Inside Film n59 October 2003 Page: 63
Title: At the cinemaAuthor: HESSEY, Ruth Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n29 18 Jul 2003 Page: 44
Title: Film KritikenAuthor: WYDRA, Thilo Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Cineforum n426 Jun/Jul 2003 Pages: 25-26
Title: [Cineforum - n426 Jun/Jul 2003: no known title]Author: r.c.[CENSI, Rinaldo] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2003 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v57th 2003 Page: 25
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v57th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production, sales, distributor contact details.
In: Interview July 2003 Pages: 20-21
Title: Ludivine SagnierAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actress Ludivine Sagnier talks about her character in François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n9 September 2003 Pages: 26-28
Title: Ageing coolAuthor: VINCENDEAU, Ginette Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of Charlotte Rampling's role as sexually repressed Englishwoman in François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL, and its relationship to her real-life sexual image and the scrutiny of her ageing beauty.
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n34 May 2003 Pages: 12-14
Title: Charlotte RamplingAuthor: AYMAR, Caroline Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: On working with François Ozon, starring in SWIMMING POOL.
In: Cinéaste v28 n4 Autumn 2003 Pages: 47-48
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: SKLAR, Robert Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v56 May 14-25, 2003 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v56 May 14-25, 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distribution/sales contact details. Script excerpt.
In: Positif n507 May 2003 Pages: 10-15
Title: Charlotte Rampling: Vous me donnerez ce que vous avez...Author: CIMENT, Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Charlotte Rampling talks about her role in François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL, her career début in England and Italy, her working collaboration with various directors, & her acting approach.
In: Positif n507 May 2003 Pages: 16-17
Title: Swimming Pool: MillefeuilleAuthor: GOUDET, Stéphane Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Review of François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL.
In: Empire n171 September 2003 Page: 56
Title: The reviewsAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1407 6 Jun 2003 Page: 18
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v16 n11 Jul/Aug 2003 Page: 28
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n10 October 2003 Page: 64,66
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 26 May 2003 Page: 29
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ROONEY, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Pages: 134-139
Title: France: 5, reste du monde: 15Author: GRASSIN, Sophie Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Details of French presence at Cannes 2003 including reference to François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL and a brief profile of the director.
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Pages: 146-150
Title: Swimming pouleAuthor: NARBONNE, Christophe Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: A profile of actress Ludivine Sagnier, focusing on her roles in La PETITE LILI and SWIMMING POOL, both in competition at Cannes 2003.
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Pages: 152-155
Title: Ozon l'ambianceAuthor: [photos Max Hureau] Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: François Ozon comments on the making of SWIMMING POOL. [Photo-feature].
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Page: 50
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: DE BRUYN, Olivier Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Author: KING, Geoff Pages: 294 p.
Title: Swimming pool
Author: Ozon, François Pages: 93 p.
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 22 August 2003 (Release)Countries: France, United KingdomDirector: François Ozon
Synopsis: Best-selling English author Sarah Morton travels to her publisher's home in Provence, intending to work and relax. But the sudden arrival of her publisher's French daughter, Julie, disturbs the writer's tranquility.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 2003Country: FranceRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 103 mins Length: 9241 FeetDialogue (original): French
Date: May 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 102 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
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©/Presented by: Fidélité, ©/In association with: Headforce Limited, ©/Co-production: France 2 Cinéma, ©/Co-production: Gimages Films, Foz, With the participation of: Canal+, Producer: Olivier Delbosc, Producer: Marc Missonnier, Co-producer: Timothy Burrill, Line Producer: Christine de Jekel, Unit Manager: David Mitnik, Bruno Amestoy, Assistant Unit Manager: Gilles Monnier, Pre-production Manager (English Crew): Jo Farr, Production Manager (English Crew): Marshall Leviten, Production Accountant: Thierry Chapat, Accountant (English Crew): Jon Duncan, Location Manager (English Crew): Michael Harm, Director of Post-production (Fidélité): Mélanie Karlin, Assistant Director (1st): Antoine Garceau, Assistant Director (2nd): André Cavaillé, Assistant Director (English Crew 2nd): Toby Sherborne, Assistant Director (English Crew 3rd): Charlotte Brown, Script Supervisor: Agnès Feuvre, Casting: Antoinette Boulat, Casting (English Crew): Sarah Bird, Casting (English Crew Extras): Mad Dog Casting, Screenplay: François Ozon, [Screenplay] With the collaboration of: Emmanuèle Bernheim, Director of Photography: Yorick Le Saux, Steadicam Operator: Jean-Baptiste Thibaud, Steadicam Operator: Patrick de Ranter, Assistant Camera (1st): Benoît Rizzotti, Assistant Camera (2nd): Stephen Mack, Assistant Camera (English Crew 2nd): Milly Donaghy, Gaffer: Jean-Noël Viry, Gaffer (English Crew): Norman Smith, Key Grip: Carlos Ribeiro, Grip (English Crew): Ricky Burnett, Fred Reynolds, Stills Photographer: Jean-Claude Moireau, [Stills] Photographer: Max Hureau, [Stills] Photographer (English Crew): Slater King, Computer Graphics Designer: Daniel Esperanssa, Cyril Vonck, Floor Special Effects (English Crew): Neal Champion, Floor Special Effects (English Crew): Ed Smith, James Francis, Editor: Monica Coleman, Assistant Editor: Frédéric Barbe, Art Director: Wouter Zoon, Assistant Art Director: David Lagache, Set Decorator: Brice Blasquez, Set Decorator (English Crew): Jane Cooke, Property Master: Jean-Louis Lalet, Costume Designer: Pascaline Chavanne, Wardrobe Mistress: Christine Vargas, Dresser: Chloé Lesueur, Make-up Artist: Gill Robillard, Hairstylist: Myriam Roger, Opening Credits: Aparté, Ending Credits: TEST, Scanning/Recording: Brice Halary, Original Score Composed by: Philippe Rombi, Musician (Piano Solo): Philippe Rombi, Musician (Vocals): Cathialine Andria, Carole Manet, Musician (Harp): Iris Torossian, Musician (Guitar Solo): Jacky Tricoire, Musician (Violin Solo): David Galoustov, Musician (Flute Solo): Gilles Gramaize, Patrick Desremaux, Musician (English Horn): Alain Marie, Symphonic Orchestra: Bel'arte, Musical Director: Richard Boudarham, Original Score Conducted by: Philippe Rombi, Original Score Orchestrated by: Philippe Rombi, Music Recorded/Mixed by: Stéphane Reichard, Floor Sound Mixer: Lucien Balibar, Assistant Sound Mixer: Aymeric Devoldère, Recorder: Pascal Von Hatten, Re-recording Mixer: Jean-Pierre Laforce, [Re-recording] Co-mixer: Gilles Missir, Sound Editor: Benoît Hillebrant, Assistant Sound Editor: Samuel Dequidt, Foley Artist: Pascal Chauvin, Foley (Assistant Artist): Éric Grattepain, English Translation: Sionann O'Neill, Dolby Consultant: Michel Monier, DTS Consultant: Hervé Roux
Cast
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Charlotte Rampling (Sarah Morton), Ludivine Sagnier (Julie), Charles Dance (John Bosload), Marc Fayolle (Marcel), Jean-Marie Lamour (Franck), Mireille Mossé (Marcel's daughter), Michel Fau (1st man), Jean-Claude Lecas (2nd man), Émilie Gavois Kahn (waitress at café), Erarde Forestali (old man), Lauren Farrow (Julia), Sebastian Harcombe (Terry Long), Frances Cuka (lady on the Underground), Keith Yeates (Sarah's father), Tricia Aileen (John Bosload's secretary), Glen Davies (pub barman)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(27)
In: Télérama n2921 7 Jan 2006 Page: 80Title: Swimming PoolAuthor: MURAT, PIERRE Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International nSpec. The Films vol.1 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars 2003: the films volume 1Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part one of a two-part supplement which looks at the 40 or so films competing for an Oscar for films released in 2003. Includes an assessment of Francois Ozon's SWIMMING POOL [p.20].
In: Sight and Sound v14 n7 July 2004 Page: 78
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n529 February 2004 Page: 82
Title: Les DVD - Swimming PoolAuthor: ALION, Yves Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: French
In: American Cinematographer v85 n5 May 2004 Pages: 22-23
Title: DVD PlaybackAuthor: SWEENEY, Kenneth Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 153
Title: PlayAuthor: HAYDEN, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n4 December 2003 Page: 132
Title: Idol chatterAuthor: BARDIN, Brantley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An interview with Charlotte Rampling who discusses her early career and her recent successes with SWIMMING POOL and new project, The STATEMENT.
In: Inside Film n59 October 2003 Page: 63
Title: At the cinemaAuthor: HESSEY, Ruth Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n29 18 Jul 2003 Page: 44
Title: Film KritikenAuthor: WYDRA, Thilo Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Cineforum n426 Jun/Jul 2003 Pages: 25-26
Title: [Cineforum - n426 Jun/Jul 2003: no known title]Author: r.c.[CENSI, Rinaldo] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2003 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v57th 2003 Page: 25
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v57th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production, sales, distributor contact details.
In: Interview July 2003 Pages: 20-21
Title: Ludivine SagnierAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actress Ludivine Sagnier talks about her character in François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n9 September 2003 Pages: 26-28
Title: Ageing coolAuthor: VINCENDEAU, Ginette Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of Charlotte Rampling's role as sexually repressed Englishwoman in François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL, and its relationship to her real-life sexual image and the scrutiny of her ageing beauty.
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n34 May 2003 Pages: 12-14
Title: Charlotte RamplingAuthor: AYMAR, Caroline Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: On working with François Ozon, starring in SWIMMING POOL.
In: Cinéaste v28 n4 Autumn 2003 Pages: 47-48
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: SKLAR, Robert Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v56 May 14-25, 2003 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v56 May 14-25, 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distribution/sales contact details. Script excerpt.
In: Positif n507 May 2003 Pages: 10-15
Title: Charlotte Rampling: Vous me donnerez ce que vous avez...Author: CIMENT, Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Charlotte Rampling talks about her role in François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL, her career début in England and Italy, her working collaboration with various directors, & her acting approach.
In: Positif n507 May 2003 Pages: 16-17
Title: Swimming Pool: MillefeuilleAuthor: GOUDET, Stéphane Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Review of François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL.
In: Empire n171 September 2003 Page: 56
Title: The reviewsAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1407 6 Jun 2003 Page: 18
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v16 n11 Jul/Aug 2003 Page: 28
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n10 October 2003 Page: 64,66
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 26 May 2003 Page: 29
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ROONEY, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Pages: 134-139
Title: France: 5, reste du monde: 15Author: GRASSIN, Sophie Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Details of French presence at Cannes 2003 including reference to François Ozon's SWIMMING POOL and a brief profile of the director.
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Pages: 146-150
Title: Swimming pouleAuthor: NARBONNE, Christophe Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: A profile of actress Ludivine Sagnier, focusing on her roles in La PETITE LILI and SWIMMING POOL, both in competition at Cannes 2003.
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Pages: 152-155
Title: Ozon l'ambianceAuthor: [photos Max Hureau] Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: François Ozon comments on the making of SWIMMING POOL. [Photo-feature].
In: Premiere n315 May 2003 Page: 50
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: DE BRUYN, Olivier Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Indiewood, USA: where Hollywood meets independent cinemaAuthor: KING, Geoff Pages: 294 p.
Title: Swimming pool
Author: Ozon, François Pages: 93 p.